Moosehead Lake Region fishing report
By Fisheries Resource Biologist Elijah Creedon
With the start of September and cooler nights settling in, fall fishing opportunities are beginning to pick up. The Roach River, Moose River, West Branch Penobscot River, Caucomgomoc Stream and the East Outlet of the Kennebec River are all excellent destinations for anglers targeting landlocked salmon and brook trout.
Before heading out, be sure to check special regulations using the Maine Fishing Laws Online Angling Tool. River flow information for the Moose River, East and West Outlets of the Kennebec River, and locations on the West Branch Penobscot River can be found through the Safe Waters website. For current flows on the Roach River, call 207-695-3756, press 2 for fisheries, then 1 for the flow report.
If you’re fishing the Roach River, East Outlet of the Kennebec River or the Moose River below Brassua Dam, please take a moment to complete a survey card at one of the voluntary angler census boxes. The information collected provides valuable data that helps guide management of these fisheries.
Don’t overlook the ponds! As cooler weather arrives later in September, surface temperatures on many brook trout ponds throughout the region will drop, bringing fish back into shallow water during the morning and evening hours. Cold Stream Pond (Parlin Pond Township), Little Lang Pond (Parlin Pond Township) and Horseshoe Pond (Bowdoin College Grant West Township) all support quality brook trout fisheries and are well worth a visit as summer transitions to fall. Several of these ponds also have voluntary angler census boxes at their boat launches, so please fill out a survey card if you see one.
For anglers seeking steady action and a few fish for the freezer, consider a trip to the northern part of the Moosehead Lake Region. Recent surveys of Loon Lake (T6 R15 WELS), Umbazooksus Lake (T6 R13 WELS) and Caucomgomoc Lake (T6 R15 WELS) found abundant populations of both yellow perch and white perch, making these waters excellent choices for a productive day on the water.
Reminder, late September brings the start of several hunting seasons, including ruffed grouse, woodcock, and migratory waterfowl. With many waters remaining open until Sept. 30, it’s the perfect time to enjoy a traditional “cast and blast” adventure — combining a morning on the water with an afternoon in the uplands.
Cast far and shoot straight this September, and enjoy the Moosehead Lake Region.